Self-Care in Korean Immigrants with Chronic Diseases: A Concept Analysis.
West J Nurs Res
; 45(8): 745-753, 2023 08.
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ABSTRACT
Chronic illnesses among Korean immigrants (KIs) in the United States have been rapidly increasing, yet the concept of chronic disease self-care in this group has not been delineated. The aim of this study was to review previous research on self-care among KIs with chronic diseases and describe the concept in cultural context. Using Rodgers' Evolutionary Method, a total of 24 articles were analyzed. The definition and conceptual model of self-care in KIs with chronic diseases were proposed. The antecedents included knowledge and health literacy; social and family support; resources; patient-health care provider partnership; and elimination of cultural misbeliefs and disclosure of the disease. The attributes of the concept were aging well with diseases; treatment adherence; control and restriction; the acculturation process; care built on traditional Korean gender roles; and maintenance of mental health. The consequences involved positive physiological outcomes; self-efficacy; quality of life; and reducing worry about becoming a burden to the family. While the studied concept encompassed universal characteristics of chronic disease self-care, distinctive cultural features emerged. The findings contribute to a better understanding of chronic illness self-care in this population and the development of culturally sensitive and practical self-care interventions for KIs with chronic diseases.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Emigrantes e Imigrantes
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
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Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
West J Nurs Res
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article